The first step in any paper or pulp manufacturing operation is to use raw materials such as logs, wood chips, or used paper for recycling. Delivered in bulk, a truck scale can be used at the site entrance and exit to weigh incoming and outgoing materials. As well as providing useful information for traceability and auditing, weighing incoming raw materials allows site operators to manage inventory and ensure that sufficient quantities of materials are available to maximize the efficiency of their site. Floor and forklift scales can also be used to weigh bundled loads, while tanks and hoppers can be added to storage tanks and silos to weigh goods while in storage.
Scales and weighing systems for paper, pulp and printing.
The United States is the second largest producer of pulp and paper, as well as being one of the world’s largest consumers. In 2020, the U.S. accounted for approximately 64 million metric tonnes of global consumption of paper and paperboard. While the production of newsprint and magazines has declined due to increased digital adoption, the demand for packaging materials has increased, as consumers move away from plastic packaging and the shipping of e-commerce items continues to grow.
With supply chain issues, transportation costs and increasing regulatory pressure, operators must operate as efficiently as possible. Weighing scales and systems from Avery Weigh-Tronix can help the paper, pulp and printing industries to measure incoming raw materials, control inventory, ensure quality control, and monitor outgoing waste in order to operate as efficiently as possible.
When producing pulp and paper, there are various elements of the process that benefit from weighing systems. From weighing raw materials and chemicals; weighing to determine paper weights; and determining parcel and vehicle weights for the onward packing and transport of finished goods. Weighing systems can also be used as part of a process control system, helping to maintain the consistency of the pulp by measuring the weight of the pulp slurry at different stages.
Weighing raw materials before they are processed can help to ensure that the correct quantities are used, which is crucial for consistent quality and cost control. Weighing system can also be combined with flow meters and recipe control systems to create dosing systems for chemicals, weigh and adjust pulp consistency, and ensure product quality.
The paper pulp and printing industry in the United States faces increasingly stringent environmental regulations regarding emissions, waste management, and the use of chemicals. Companies must work hard to ensure the sustainability of their operations.
Weighing scales and systems can be used to measure and record the use additives such as dyes and bleaches, as well as gathering data about wastage and reuse. This data can be transferred to back-office systems where it can be stored, analyzed, and used for auditing purposes.
Whether receiving raw materials or managing the onward transportation of finished goods, ensuring optimum loading of vehicles is vital. Using a truck scale, paper, pulp and printing companies can ensure that vehicles comply with weight legislation and that they are paying the right amount for logistics and transportation. In addition to using truck scales to weigh full vehicles, paper and pulp manufacturers can opt to use forklift scales to weigh bundled goods as they are transported and loaded, or floor and deck scales as part of their packaging process.
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